Sony Shifts Focus After Game Cancellations

Sony has canceled two unannounced live-service games, including a God of War title from Bluepoint Studios and another project from Bend Studio, as part of an ongoing reevaluation of its gaming strategy. This decision follows the failure of previous live-service endeavors like the hero shooter Concord, which led to significant financial losses and the closure of Firewalk Studios. Despite these setbacks, Sony continues to explore single-player and online games, while still maintaining some live-service projects, such as those from Bungie. The cancellations reflect the challenges faced by Sony in the live-service market, which has been marked by more failures than successes. Sony has assured that neither Bluepoint nor Bend Studios will face closure, and efforts are underway to determine their next projects. This shift in focus may align with a broader industry trend moving away from live-service models, which have proven difficult to sustain.